Oklahoma City is off to its best start in franchise history, and one of the NBA’s best starts ever, too. At 16-1 overall, this team is already head and shoulder

Oklahoma City became only the fifth NBA team in the past 30 years to begin a campaign 17-1, joining Cleveland last season, Golden State in 2015, Dallas in 2002 and Chicago in 1996. , NBA, Times Now

Simply having Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the floor alongside a group of any Thunder role players is enough to win 90% of their games. Mark Daigenault is a phenomenal coach who has instilled great defensive principles and a culture of work ethic and energy for all 82 games, which allows OKC to win on the margins even when short-handed.

OKC Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell is having a breakout season while Jalen Williams recovers from injury. Mitchell is averaging 16.9 points per game and has stepped into a key offensive role. The Belgian guard's improved defense has also been a major factor in his increased playing time.

Kevin Durant has curiously requested time off against his former teams – the Suns and the Warriors – due to family matters.

The Oklahoma City Thunder could have two Top-10 picks. If so, who will they draft? This 2026 NBA Mock Draft lays it all out as Thunder land their dream scenario

A nine-game NBA Cup schedule highlights Friday's 2025-26 NBA slate. Among the notable NBA odds include Heat vs. Bulls (-2.5), Timberwolves (-3.5) vs. Suns, Nuggets vs. Rockets (-2.5) and Trail Blazers vs. Warriors (-7.5). Oklahoma City also goes for its eighth win in a row when the Thunder (-16.5) battle the Jazz in Utah.